Permits
Firewood Permits
With a firewood permit, you may cut dead and down material Forest-wide except as noted on the permit. Material must be hauled in lengths less than 8 feet. Other regulations for cutting and removing firewood are stated on the permit. Firewood permits may be purchased at any ranger district office or online (a brand new offering!) .
Christmas Tree Permits
- Shoshone National Forest Christmas tree permits can be obtained online at www.recreation.gov, local vendors (listed below) or at district offices.
- Permits are $8.00 for one tree up to 20ft; additional permits will be required for additional trees or for trees over 20ft tall
- All sales are final and non-refundable
Sale Dates
- Over-the-counter and online Christmas tree permits will be available for sales starting on or about November 15th and will end December 31st.
- Please call your local ranger district for current permit availability.
- District offices are open Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. These offices are closed for all observed Federal holidays.
- Permits expire at midnight December 31, 2025.
Local Vendors
- Cody - Rocky Mountain Discount Sports
- Lander - Popo Agie One Stop, Wild Iris
- Meeteetse - Wea Market
Fourth Graders!
You can get a free Christmas tree as part of the Every Kid Outdoors program. Go to the website https://everykidoutdoors.gov complete the voucher and bring the voucher or the durable pass to a Forest Service office or use it at Recreation.gov (not a vendor) to receive one holiday tree permit free-of-charge! *There is a transaction fee of $2.50 if the Every Kid Outdoors tree pass is obtained at the recreation.gov website.
Transplants and Other Forest Products
Transplanting a tree, shrub, or other plant can improve the aesthetic as well as economic value of your property. You may dig trees, flowers, and bushes with a permit. Transplanting rules and tips will be given to you when you purchase your transplant permit. Permits for other products, such as saw logs, house logs, or commercial quantities of firewood, are usually available only on a competitive basis. Permits may be purchased at any ranger district office.